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The Future of Work Is Flexible. Will Higher Ed Stay Stuck in the Past?

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The project sought to “reimagine” how and where employees work after the pandemic, with a focus on “understanding the long-term potential for remote and hybrid work, flexible schedules, and other types of work arrangements”—arrangements it collectively calls “flexible work.” Intermittent flexibility” isn’t going to cut it.

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Why Seamless Communication — in the Classroom and Beyond — Matters

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Communication from teachers to both students and parents has always been important in K-12 education. But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever.

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5 Skills Graduates Need to Be Successful

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Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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Flexible STEM with Zippy Ziplines

Starfish Education

Zippy Ziplines is a Flexible STEM unit that it can be taught through various learning models so that your students can continue their learning from anywhere. Each Flexible STEM unit. The post Flexible STEM with Zippy Ziplines appeared first on Starfish Education.

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How to Showcase Your Skills when Applying for Your First Job

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You should highlight the top skills a particular employer needs, including flexibility, communications and management. The skills might include teamwork skills, project management and managing communications. A recent article from Harvard Business Review recommends that you start writing your skills below your name and title.

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As Child Care Challenges Threaten the American Workforce, Business Leaders Call for Action

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We believe offering flexibility, child care support and progressive benefits will help us win the war for talent; drive equity, diversity and inclusion in our workforce; and ultimately drive strong business results.” At Synchrony, 60 percent of our workforce are women. Among them were current and former business leaders at Pizza Hut, Yahoo!,

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Under the Right Conditions, Can Remote Learning Be an Asset?

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But the district decided and communicated to families in November that it would likely have just one snow day this year, with subsequent snow-related school closures treated as virtual learning days, at least at the middle and high school levels. People enjoy a snow day.

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